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Williams, Kathleen
From:Williams, Kathleen
Sent:Friday, August 14, 2015 4:34 PM
To:Charles Adams (adams2430@gmail.com); Chris Vincent (christophervincent@comcast.net);
Dick Martin (dick@dickmartinera.com); Jack McCormack (johnhmccormackjr@comcast.net);
Sara J Porter (sjparch@comcast.net)
Subject:796 Route 28 DRC Application
Attachments:796 Rte 28 Aerial.pdf; 796 Rte 28 Complete Application.pdf
Hi Guys,
Please find attached the DRC application for 796 Route 28, currently Cape Cod Vacuum, across from Silver Cloud. Silver
Cloud is interested in purchasing this property and razing and replacing the existing building with a 40’x90’ vehicle
storage building. The intent is to store their larger towing trucks and avoid having to back into their current location
from Route 28.
The proposed building is a wood structure, sided with T‐111, and 8:12 asphalt shingle roof. There are four large
windows on the Route 28 side, along with a small covered area over a barn style door to replicate a front door
entrance. This will need to be modified slightly to provide only an 18” projection in order to meet zoning setbacks. A
third access is proposed off Bliscott Ave to allow for trucks to access both ends of the building.
I would offer the following comments for consideration by the DRC:
Architectural Design: I had met with Marie Caron prior to the submission to talk about the building design. She
understands the desire to have the building look nice along Route 28 and has embellished the front with windows
and door with small portico. The proposed siding is grey T‐111. I have spoken with Marie about changing the front
façade to cedar shingles.
Site Design:
1. Buffers: The north side of the property has some gaps in the plantings and will need to be
supplemented. The existing fence is in poor condition in some locations with sections missing and or
leaning. These sections should be replaced. Also, at least one additional tree should be planted in the
Blisscott Ave buffer. (Please note in the attached aerial and plans that it looks like Blisscott Ave is actual on
the subject property.)
2. Pavement & Curb Cuts: There are a total of three curb cuts, two are existing (off Angus and Route 28) with a
third proposed off Blisscott Ave. Marie does not need the Route 28 curb cut, but wanted to keep it in case
future owners would want it. Three curb cuts on such a small parcel is a lot and I would recommend the
elimination of the Route 28 curb cut if a new curb cut is provided off Bliscott Ave. There is also a lot of
pavement on the site and wide curb cuts, but this appears to be required due to the turning radii of the
larger towing trucks. However, the ZBA could conditions that these curb cuts to be reduced for other uses
that do not require this width.
The existing sign is going to be removed with no new sign proposed.
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Kathy
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Kathy Williams, PE
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Yarmouth Town Planner
1146 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4492
(508) 398-2231 Ext 1276
kwilliams@yarmouth.ma.us